Effects of one-year treatment of Equine-Assisted Therapy in children with Cerebral Palsy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy; Posture Control; C10.597.606.360

• Registration Number: RBR-534ppvp
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade de Brasília

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-11-30
• Study Start: 2023-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 December 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Having a medical diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy with an indication for the practice of hippotherapy through an appropriate assessment. Have from 2 to 14 years old. Possess cognitive ability to respond satisfactorily to the commands requested so that they are able to participate in data collection. Remain in the bipedal orthostatic position without using shoes or orthotics for 20 seconds. Have independent gait without and with the use of devices due to the data collection procedure.
Have hip abduction of at least 20 degrees to remain seated on the horse. Children could undergo conventional physical therapy in addition to Riding Therapy.

Exclusion Criteria

Do not meet the requirements of the inclusion criteria. Have undergone a surgical procedure in the last 12 months or are planning a surgery for the research period. Have performed neuromuscular chemical block for less than 6 months or are planning to perform it during the research period. Have uncorrected visual or hearing deficits. Having uncontrolled seizures, hip dislocation, excessive contracture of adductors and severe osteoporosis or any other reason that prevents you from riding a horse, such as excessive fear. If they do not have at least 75% attendance at hippotherapy sessions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified